Calm Waters provides free grief support services for children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss.Calm Waters is a nonprofit agency that provides FREE grief and divorce support groups to children in Oklahoma, ages 3 through 18, their parents and caregivers, and to young adults.GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPMonday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., every other week.Our grief support groups are on-going, meaning, families may join a group at any time and stay connected for as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death and who died.
Grief support groups are for ages 3 to adult.Register for a grief support group online at:INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUPMonday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m.This support group is for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of an infant (birth to 12 months of age). This special Infant Loss Support Group is open to moms and dads only. This group allows parents, in a safe and supportive group setting, to focus on unique grief issues connected to the death of an infant.Register for the Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support group online at:DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPSThursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week.In order to attend divorce support groups, children must be aware that parents are divorcing.
Co-parents who were never married and going through a custody change may also attend. Divorce support groups are for ages 3 to adult.Family members are divided into age appropriate groups including children groups, teen groups, young adult and adult groups. All family members may attend or a single adult; minors cannot attend groups without a guardian present. Both parents are welcome to attend, we have at least two adult groups, therefore each co-parent may attend their own group. Consistent attendance is most beneficial for the family.Register for a divorce support group online at:For all groups, once your online registration form has been received, a Calm Waters’ staff member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment prior to the beginning of groups. The intake appointment determines group readiness and is required for all who want to attend a Calm Waters group.PARENTING THROUGH DIVORCE SEMINARThe Calm Waters Parenting Through Divorce (PTD) seminar is offered three times each month and is a court-approved seminar. A $50 fee is required.For more information, visit:CALM WATERS AT SCHOOLSchool-Based Groups: Calm Waters sends staff and trained facilitators into metro-area schools to conduct school-based support groups to assist children with a variety of losses, including death, divorce, foster care issues, and the incarceration or deployment of a parent or guardian.All questions or inquiries about our programs can be directed to 405-841-4800 orMission.helping children and families in their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other signficant loss.
Our therapists are AMAZING. If you're needing grief support right now, hit us up!Grief can be isolating in the best of times, and thanks to 'Rona, right now it's NOT the best of times. But, Calm Waters now has FOUR clinicians certified in Telehealth and are ready to meet your family's online counseling and consultation needs. Schedule a visit:#telehealth #onlinecounseling #virtualcounseling #isolation #onlineconsultations #asktheexpert #griefsupport #divorcesupport #lifeafterloss #COVID19 #ronaistheworst.
Protecting your family's mental health during a health pandemic - MetroFamily MagazineCheck it out! MetroFamily Magazine recently interviewed our program director, Heather Warfield, and a few other local mental health experts about protecting your family's mental health during a health pandemic.Protecting your family’s mental health during a health pandemic by Erin PageAs the world comes to grips with the ramifications of the coronavirus, anxiety, fear and uncertainty clutch many of our families, and our children. In my own household, tension crackles and tempers flare, even as we try ou. April 3 Online Workshop to Address Grief and Loss During COVID-19“Right now, grieving families face greater risks of social isolation, and we do not want their grief to be minimized or forgotten during this global health crisis,” said Heather Warfield, LMFT, Calm Waters’ Program Director.Register today for your seat in this Friday's 10 AM workshop. It is so important to remain emotionally connected during physical distancing!Calm Waters to host a free online workshop, “Grief and Loss During COVID-19” on Friday, April 3, 10 to 11 a.m. To address how the whole family can grieve and build resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic. 03/25/20UPDATED TO REFLECT NEW DATES.During this time of great uncertainty, Calm Waters remains constant in our commitment to serve Oklahoma families in grief.
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Oklahoma Governor Stitt requested all non-essential organizations to shelter in place until April 30. Calm Waters is central Oklahoma’s only nonprofit grief support center providing FREE mental health services, and while we firmly believe our mission is essential to the thousands of children and families we serve, we are also committed to the safety of our clients, volunteers and staff. Therefore, Calm Waters has enacted the following changes to operations and programs:. The Calm Waters office is closed to the public from March 26 to April 30.
The staff will shelter in place at their homes and will be available by office phone and email from 8:30 a.m. For general questions, please email. Friday, April 3, 10 – 11 a.m., our in-house therapists will host a FREE online workshop, “Grief and Loss During COVID-19.” To register and receive the Zoom call in details, visit calmwaters.org/grief-workshop. Beginning April 6, we are introducing NEW private grief and divorce Facebook groups for our families to receive resources, activities and community support during their loss. These groups will be administered by our in-house program staff and are for current registered support group participants. For more information, email. Beginning April 6, our grief and divorce support groups will meet virtually via Zoom conference calls with breakout rooms for small group discussions.
Grief Support groups will meet every other Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. And Divorce support groups will meet every other Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, emailo Calm Waters research-based grief curriculum will continue to be utilized in on Facebook and in Zoom calls, providing teens and adults the community support they need to process their loss, including the grief they may be experiencing due to the COVID-19 crisis.o For those interested in joining a support group, register online at Calmwaters.org. Our Program staff is currently in the process of completing their telehealth training so we can continue providing our grief counseling services. We anticipate being able to offer virtual therapy by April 6.
For more information, email. All March and April Parenting Through Divorce seminars are canceled and all registered attendees have been invited to select a new seminar date scheduled in May. Each May seminar has 24 seats instead of the usual 36 seats, to allow for physical distancing during the in-person class setting. For more information, emailWe will continue to monitor and respond to our community needs accordingly and look forward to virtually connecting with the children and families we serve during this time of physical distancing recommended by our local and national authorities. MEET THE INTERN: Please join us in celebrating our awesome intern, Elizabeth Killough! Elizabeth, originally from a suburb outside of Houston, Texas, is a Communication and Development intern for Calm Waters and a senior at Oklahoma Christian University pursuing a degree in Public Relations Mass Communication and will graduate at the end of April.' My grandfather died in 2017 while I was just beginning my sophomore year of college.
This was devastating to be apart from my family during this time of loss. Being able to talk to someone about his death significantly changed my own grief journey. Volunteering at Calm Waters has been a sweet reminder that I am not alone in my own journey and that no one else is alone either.' Hey parents, coping with uncertainty and social distancing can be a challenge for the entire family. Our therapy team has 10 tips on how to care for yourself and your family during the Covid-19 crisis.1. Set a structure and routine for yourself and your family.2.
Acknowledge and allow space for your feelings, verbally express your needs to others, and teach your children how to do the same.3. Accept this as temporary and validate the difficulty of the unknown.4.
Educate yourself. Research the facts.5. Focus on positive COVID-19 breakthroughs.6. Introduce yourself and your family a new activity or hobby.7. Organize your life to be proactive instead of reactive.8. Take positive action to change your environment.9. Engage in health-building activities such as exercise, yoga, or meditation.10.
Find something positive about what is different.#calmwaterscenter #mentalhealth #oklahomanonprofit #healthyfamilies #familycare #mentallystrongfamilies #covid19mentalcare #top10tips. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THURSDAY: Are you struggling to tell your children about your divorce?
Here are some steps to consider when having this difficult conversation.1. Both parents should be present if there are no safety concerns.2.
Be honest and keep the information brief and at an age-appropriate level.3. Remain neutral about the other parent.4. Keep your own feelings about the other parent out of the conversation.5. Explain the things that are going to change.6. Remind the child of the things that will stay the same.Stay tuned on Thursday to learn more tips from our in-house therapists!#thoughtleadership#thoughtleadershipthursday#calmwaterscenter#griefsupport#divorcesupport#grief#emotions#remembering#lifeafterloss#divorce#communication#kidsindivorce.
Calm Waters provides a 4-hour, Oklahoma court-mandated parenting class, 'Parenting Through Divorce' seminar for divorcing/separating parents.Cost: $50.00Reschedule and reprint fees: $10.00Available Upcoming Dates:April 4, 9 a.m. 1 p.m.April 8, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.April 18, 9 a.m. 1 p.m.April 22, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.May 2, 9 a.m. 1 p.m.May 6, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.Seminar Details:Divorcing/divorced parents are not permitted to attend the same seminar dateParticipants must register and pay online before each seminar‘Walk-ins’ are not allowedChild Care isn't provided and children cannot attend the seminarRegister and pay online!#divorcesupport#calmwaterscenter#lifeafterloss#parentingseminars#coparenting#modernfamilies#griefsupport. MEET THE INTERN: Please join us in celebrating our awesome intern, Haley McClung! Haley, a native of Lawton, OK, is a Communication and Development intern for Calm Waters and a recent University of Central Oklahoma graduate with a B.A.
In strategic communications, minor in media studies.“There is a unique situation that brings a grieving process in every person's life and Calm Waters does a beautiful job on helping people work through it to create healthy coping skills, relationships, and more. Guided counseling and support groups would have been beneficial in several moments of my life and I am so glad that others can participate in its resources. I hope to be able to spread the word more during my time here.' Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of UncertaintyGrief doesn’t take a break.
Compounding emotions and stress from grief and the COVID-19 outbreak may have you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and more isolated than ever. Don’t forget to take care of yourself and your mental health.For ideas on how to take care of yourself, please visitTaking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty AFSP Share272.6KTweetShare By Doreen Marshall, Ph.D. Human beings like certainty.
We are hard-wired to want to know what is happening when and to notice things that feel threatening to us. When things feel uncertain or when we don’t gene. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THURSDAY: My loved one didn’t want a funeral, how do I continue to honor their memory?- Place an obituary in the local paper- Learn about their favorite hobbies- Post a personal tribute with photos on social media- Donate to their favorite cause- Host a dinner in their honor- Plan a pilgrimage to sites charged with their memoryStay tuned on Thursday to learn more tips from our in-house therapists!#thoughtleadership#thoughtleadershipthursday#calmwaterscenter#griefsupport#divorcesupport#grief#emotions#remembering#lifeafterloss. Looking for an opportunity to volunteer with children and adults in our community? Volunteer at Calm Waters!Calm Waters provides grief theory training for future group facilitators on the second Friday of each month from 9 a.m. After volunteer training, volunteers will co-facilitate a grief or divorce support group for adults or children, ages 3 to 18.Available Upcoming Dates:April 10May 8August 14September 11MUST REGISTER ONLINE PLEASE NO WALK-INSIf you are interested in a volunteer role that makes an immediate difference, register for training at.
About Calm Waters’ ProgramsGRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., every other week, August through June.Our grief support groups are on-going, meaning, families may join a group at any time and stay connected for as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death and who died. Grief support groups are for ages 3 to adult.Register for a grief support group online at:INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS: Monday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m.This support group is for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of an infant (birth to 12 months of age). This special Infant Loss Support Group is open to moms and dads only. This group allows parents, in a safe and supportive group setting, to focus on unique grief issues connected to the death of an infant.Register for the Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support group online at:DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS: Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week, August through June.In order to attend divorce support groups, children must be aware that parents are divorcing. Co-parents who were never married and going through a custody change may also attend. Divorce support groups are for ages 3 to adult.Family members are divided into age appropriate groups including children groups, teen groups, young adult and adult groups.
All family members may attend or a single adult; minors cannot attend groups without a guardian present. Both parents are welcome to attend, we have at least two adult groups, therefore each co-parent may attend their own group. Consistent attendance is most beneficial for the family.Register for a divorce support group online at:For all groups, once your online registration form has been received, a Calm Waters’ staff member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment prior to the beginning of groups. The intake appointment determines group readiness and is required for all who want to attend a Calm Waters group.PARENTING THROUGH DIVORCE SEMINARS: The Calm Waters Parenting Through Divorce (PTD) seminar is offered three times each month and is a court-approved seminar. A $50 fee is required.For more information, visit:CALM WATERS AT SCHOOLSchool-Based Groups: Calm Waters sends staff and trained facilitators into metro-area schools to conduct school-based support groups to assist children with a variety of losses, including death, divorce, foster care issues, and the incarceration or deployment of a parent or guardian.All questions or inquiries about our programs can be directed to 405-841-4800.
Grief Groups
Calm Waters Grief Support Groups meet every other week on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Grief Support Groups are on-going, meaning, families may join the group at any time and stay connected for as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death, and who died.
Infant Loss Support Groups
Calm Waters offers a grief support group for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of an infant. This ongoing Infant Loss Support Group is open to the entire family and will meet every other Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Calm Waters offers free grief support groups for ages 3 years-old to adult. In addition to death from Long-Term Illness, Suicide, Homicide and Accidental Death, the curriculum includes Anticipatory Grief (such as a terminal cancer diagnosis) and Infant Loss – for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of an infant.
Calm Waters Grief Support Groups meet every other Monday evening from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Grief Support Groups are on-going, families may join a support group at any time and attend as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death, and who died.
Consistent attendance is most beneficial for the family. Families are expected to call 24 hours in advance if they will miss their group session.
To register for a support group, complete the online Grief Group Registration Form.
Once your registration form has been received, a Calm Waters’ staff member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment prior to the beginning of groups. The intake appointment determines group readiness and is required for all who want to attend Calm Waters groups.
Questions or inquiries can be directed to Jordan Park, Assistant Director of Programs at [email protected] or by calling 405-841-4800.
This support group is for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of an infant (birth to 12 months of age). This special Infant Loss Support Group is open to the entire family and meets every other monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This group allows parents and children, in a safe and supportive group setting, to focus on unique grief issues connected to the death of an infant.
To register for this support group, please complete the Infant Loss Support Group Registration Form.
Once your registration form has been received, a Calm Waters’ staff member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment prior to the beginning of groups. The intake appointment determines group readiness and is required for all who want to attend a Calm Waters group.